There’s Opportunity in Your Purpose

When you think of your life’s purpose and how valuable it is, you might also consider all of the things that could devour its health and longevity. Think about that. Now transition this thought to your business. What is your business purpose and value? What jeopardizes its health and sustainability? Often as business owners we depart from this way of thinking, but being able to quickly recognize this “slip” will help you “fall” back into place. Staying focused on the purpose of having a business will ultimately keep you focused on accomplishing your goals. Don’t be your own threat or limit your business from its fullest potential due to poor alignment. Take the time out to “check yourself” before you wreck yourself and miss opportunities that are in plain sight.

Avoid these (5) opportunity-crashing mistakes:

1.            Depending on others to birth your vision

Your vision has been assigned directly to you to birth. Although a well-qualified team can help you deliver, monitor and nurture your baby; they can’t help you birth it for you. Don’t sabotage your opportunities by depending on others to birth your vision. Do the work!

5.            Poor planning

Organize your thoughts and devise a plan for your business activities. Planning yields measurable results, while making impulsive decisions yields unknown results. Remember that you're in business to embrace growth and eliminate stagnation.  Don’t plan to fail!

2.            Frivolous spending

The ultimate goal to having a business is to make a profit. Making unnecessary purchases or using your financial resources ineffectively will put you in the red before you see the color green. Let every dollar make cents!

3.            Procrastination

Each day, minute and second is an opportunity to manifest your purpose. Procrastinating on executing your next step not only hinders your growth, but puts you at risks of losing valuable relationships. Clients need immediate solutions and when you don’t respond quick enough, oh well consider that opportunity lost. Don’t drop the ball!

4.            Having a “know it all” attitude

Unless you are yielding multi-millions each year, having a “you can’t tell me nothing, I’m the expert, this is what I do” attitude will dissolve potential opportunities before they form. Your actions will show what you know. Instead of saying that you know it all, show that you’re willing to learn more. Even millionaires will tell you that they don’t know everything. Perfection is a constant craft. Be a never-ending learner!

You’ve just “strengthened your opportunity intelligence™”!

Tieshena is the Founder & President of Siva Resolutions Management Group™, a business consultancy firm and Purposely Created Publishing, an independent boutique publishing company. With over 15+ years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies such as Marriott International, ARAMARK, Sodexho, Morrison Management Specialist and local non-profit organizations, Tieshena will apply her management expertise and highly-effective strategies for you to leverage opportunities and resources. She has a proven track record of helping business owners to improve their bottom line as she merges leadership, strategic planning and efficiency techniques to help others become successful. Visit online at www.SivaResolutions.com  / www.TieshenaInspires.com.